Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia™ Receiver/Processor Operations Guide
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Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Contents QuickMedia Receiver/Processor: QM-RMCRX 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................1 Features and Functions...........................................................................1 Specifications .........................................................................................5 Physical Description...............................................................
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor QuickMedia Receiver/Processor: QM-RMCRX Introduction Features and Functions The QM-RMCRX combines a Crestron® 2-Series Ethernet-based control system with a QuickMedia™ input (receiver) and Cresnet® master port. The QMRMCRX is designed to mount at the projector or plasma display to provide local display control, LAN connectivity, and signal management.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX The QM-RMCRX processes standard video (i.e. DVD, VCR, camera video), RGB video and audio signals through its proprietary QuickMedia transport port. The QuickMedia connection port is a revolutionary signal processing system that allows for transmitting and receiving any signal type (including video, audio, computer and microphone signals) via CAT5E type cable.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor QM-RMCRX Block Diagram The QM-RMCRX is an Ethernet control system that runs on the powerful 2Series processor, based on Motorola’s 32-bit ColdFire® technology. I/O options include two bi-directional COM ports, four digital inputs, two Cresnet ports, one IR port, and one 10/100 Ethernet port. The QM-RMCRX is shipped as a master controller, but may also be used as a slave.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX The QM-RMCRX provides an integrated Web server with SSL, allowing users to control AV devices from any computer on the LAN, WAN, or even custom web pages designed using Crestron VisionTools® Pro-e. With Crestron e-Control 2 XPanel technology, Web pages have the same look and feel as TPS touchpanel pages, with the same outstanding runtime performance.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Specifications Specifications for the QM-RMCRX are given in the following table. QM-RMCRX Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS ® CPU 32-Bit Motorola 5272 ColdFire Processor Processor Speed 63 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX QM-RMCRX Specifications (continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Amplifier Output Amplified Audio 10 W maximum per channel into 4 or 8 Ω Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 20 Hz to 20 kHz A-weighted 90 dB Total Harmonic Distortion 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Physical Dimensions 2.45 in (6.22 cm) 2.30 in (5.84 cm) 5.24 in (13.30 cm) 7.53 in (19.13 cm) Front Panel Ports The QM-RMCRX front panel ports are illustrated and described as follows. 1 QM 8 QM Input Eight-pin RJ-45 QuickMedia transport port. Accepts CAT5E audio, video, microphone, and control signals. The QM input port conforms to the 568B wiring standard. Refer to page 14 for additional wiring information. Operations Guide – DOC.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor NET 24 Y Z G Crestron QM-RMCRX NET 24 Y Z G These connectors are used for expansion to Cresnet peripherals. Power to the unit can be supplied through this connector. 24 VDC 2.0 A 24VDC, 2.0A (Power Supply) This male connector can be used to supply 24 VDC power to the QM-RMCRX from an external power pack (included). CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty.
Crestron QM-RMCRX VIDEO QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Composite Video One BNC type connector for composite video output. NOTE: Composite video is a type of video signal in which all of the video information, the red, green, and blue (horizontal and vertical sync) signals are mixed together. 1 RGBHV 10 RGBHV One DB15HD male connector for RGB video output.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor COM A COM B Crestron QM-RMCRX COM (A & B) These two DB9 (male) software programmable, bi-directional serial ports are available for RS-232 communication, with hardware and software handshaking and modem control. Speeds are rated up to 115,200 bps. COM B can also be used as the console port. (Null modem cable is required to connect to a computer.) NOTE: RS-422 and RS-485 are not supported.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor NET (Cresnet) This yellow LED illuminates when the QM-RMCRX communicates with Cresnet devices on the network, and also indicates that the SIMPL Windows program currently loaded has a network device defined at the same network ID as the QM-RMCRX. Reset Buttons Two buttons are provided on the front panel of the QM-RMCRX. Refer to the following descriptions. HW-R Pressing this button initiates system hardware reset.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX The 4 MB flash memory consists of approximately 1.5 MB used for firmware, and approximately 2.5 MB available for SIMPL, SIMPL+, and Web pages. The files that reside in flash conform to a flat directory structure. The following table presents the structure of the overall file system.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor DRAM is used by the operating system for dynamic storage of variables, signals and other constructs used at runtime. The actual amount of DRAM used at any given time depends on the particular program that is running, i.e., usage is variable, or dynamic, during normal operation.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Wire Gauge Values RESISTANCE WIRE GAUGE 4 16 6 18 10 20 15 22 13 Doubled CAT5 8.7 Tripled CAT5 NOTE: All Cresnet wiring must consist of two twisted-pairs. One twisted pair is the +24V conductor and the GND conductor and the other twisted pair is the Y conductor and the Z conductor. NOTE: When daisy-chaining Cresnet units, strip the ends of the wires carefully to avoid nicking the conductors.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor NOTE: Do not untwist the two wires in a single pair for more than 1/3-1/2" (0.84 – 1.27 cm) when making a connection. The twists are critical to canceling out interference between the wires. The QuickMedia transport mechanism (receiver) performs frequency compensation on each video input to compensate for skew. Signal skew occurs when part of the signal is delayed with respect to other signal components.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Mounting Positions of the Four Included Mounting Brackets 8.53 in (21.67 cm) 4.56 in (11.58 cm) NOTE: The MK-QM-RMCRX mounting kit is available for mounting the QMRMCRX to a pipe. Details can be found in the latest version of the MK-QMRMCRX Installation Guide (Doc. 6247). Hardware Hookup Refer to the following hookup diagram and, aside from attaching power last, complete the connections in any order.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Front Connections ETHERNET: 10/100 BASE-T ETHERNET TO LAN CRESNET: TO CONTROL SYSTEM* AND OTHER CRESNET DEVICES QM INPUT: QUICKMEDIA PORT RECEIVES AUDIO, VIDEO, RGB, AND MICROPHONE SIGNALS POWER: FROM POWER PACK (24 VDC, 2.0 A) SPEAKER: AMPLIFIED STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT * CONNECTS TO CONTROL SYSTEM WHEN IN SLAVE MODE.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX QM-RMCRX chassis must also be connected to an earth ground (building steel). Refer to the following grounding diagram. Grounding Diagram QM-RMCRX Ground Wire to Earth Ground 24 Y Z G QM-WMC QM-WMIC Shield Cresnet Ground Wire Ground Wire to Earth Ground Power Supply The QM-RMCRX can be powered through the NET network connector, or by the external PW-2420 power pack (60W) included but not by both methods.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Serial Connection Null Modem Cable Pins Pins 2 2 3 3 5 5 7 7 8 8 Connect the COM B port on the QM-RMCRX control system to one of the COM ports (usually COM 1) on the PC. The QM-RMCRX requires the use of a null-modem RS-232 cable with DB9 female connectors on both ends. Most commercially available cables are acceptable; they should have at least five pins for transmit, receive, ground, and hardware handshaking (pins 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8).
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX “Port Settings” Window: Default PC Settings for RS-232 Communication with the QM-RMCRX To verify communication, click Diagnostics | Establish Communications (Find Rack). This should display a window that gives the COM port and baud rate. To terminate the serial console mode, press the HW-R button or cycle the power.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor RJ-45 Pinouts Once the cable connections are made, open the Crestron Viewport and click Setup | Communication Settings on the menu to display the “Port Settings” window. Then click TCP/IP as the connection type. Enter the IP address of the QM-RMCRX. “Port Settings” Window To verify communication, click Diagnostics | Establish Communications (Find Rack). This should display a window that gives the IP address and port number.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Troubleshooting Communications Use the following checklist if communication cannot be established with the QM-RMCRX. 1. Verify that you are using the correct cables. As described previously, an RS-232 connection requires a null modem RS-232 cable with DB9 female connectors on both ends. TCP/IP connection requires a CAT5 cable with 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. 2. With a serial connection, verify that the correct COM port on the PC has been selected.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor f. Reinitialize the unit by recycling the power or pressing the HW-R button while pressing and holding the SW-R button. If the connection is established, the Viewport console should display some text and the QMRMCRX> prompt. g. If communication still cannot be established, contact Crestron customer service. Identity Code Every equipment and user interface within the network requires a unique identity code (Net ID).
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX To terminate the serial console mode, press the HW-R button, or cycle the power. NOTE: Pressing (or selecting Functions | 2-Series | Hard Reset) in Viewport for the master control system may cause errors if both the program and the console mode are using the same COM port. For more information on slave mode operation, refer to the latest revision of the 2-Series Master/Slave Modes Reference Guide (Doc. 6164).
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor XPanel pages, and to use templates required for Crestron SystemBuilder. Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder NOTE: The QM-RMCRX is configured with Crestron SystemBuilder version 1.0 software. As of press time, this version of Crestron SystemBuilder had not been released. Please check the Crestron FTP site.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Single Origination Point Wizard – Display control programming, including audio and video routing, using a keypad, touchpanel or PC, and having a single QuickMedia origination point (QM-WMC) connected to a single QuickMedia destination (QM-RMCRX). The wizard interface guides you through a few basic steps. • Name and Location – Allows you to select a processor, select a name for the system, and select the file location.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Single Origination Point Start Window After entering the appropriate information in each step, SystemBuilder creates the control system logic and touchpanel pages, ready to upload to the controller. NOTE: After uploading the program to the control system and installing the hardware, you can reset the values for properties such as volume, balance, treble and bass. Additional functionality, components, and control refinements can be made in SystemBuilder.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX • QM-RX/QM-RMCRX with QM-WMC/QM-WMIC • QM-RMCRX only • QM-WMC/QM-WMIC only The QM-RMCRX Digital Media Tools adjustment contains the following nine tabs.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Trim Presets There are ten output graphic EQ trim presets and five parametric output presets. A trim preset is a set of all available EQ adjustments for the three outputs (program left, program right and Mic mix out). Each preset can be labeled to simplify identification. The TrimBands are not labeled with actual frequency values since they can be changed in the Digital Media Tools or by setting the full parametric filters in the symbol.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Black and White Streaking The second bitmap consists of a pair of three vertical lines of red, green and blue positioned directly over one another. The amount of skew is determined by observing which line is shifted farthest to the right. Adjust the other two lines by increasing their skew so that they all line up. RGB Test Pattern Example-Adjusting Red and Blue to Match Green The third bitmap is a crosshatch pattern of white lines on a black background.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crosshatch Test Pattern Examples Example projects are available from the Creston FTP site (ftp://ftp.crestron.com/Examples). Search for: QM-RMCRX. Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. QM-RMCRX Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION PWR LED does not illuminate.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Troubleshooting (continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION A/V system device does not respond. IR or serial port not connected properly. Verify connections and tighten serial cables. Used wrong IR/Serial port. Verify that proper IR or serial port is defined. Serial cable miswired. Verify that serial cable is wired correctly for RS-232. No video output displayed.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor 5. While powering up the QM-RMCRX, press and hold ATL and K on the keyboard until the following text (or similar) appears in Viewport. System Monitor [v1.001 (0001)] 12-19-01 16:25:23 32MB RAM, 4MB FLASH CS> NOTE: After this, you can increase the baud rate to 115200 (for faster communication) by pressing F8 on the keyboard and then selecting 115200 from the “Set Baud Rate” window. 6. At the Viewport prompt, type: erase and press Enter.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX card slot then select the slot number from the Slot drop-down list. For Ethernet, select the IP ID. NOTE: The IP ID and associated IP address of the Ethernet device must be listed in the IP Table. Specify the port (Port A or Port B) that the device is connected to, if applicable. Next, specify the serial protocol that the device expects.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features. Firmware Upgrades To take advantage of all the QM-RMCRX features, it is important that the unit contains the latest firmware available. Therefore, please check the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Appendix: SIMPL Windows Programming Programming with SIMPL Windows NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a QM-RMCRX, developed for specific control system types: .smw projectname.smw (source file) .spz projectname.spz (compiled file for 2-Series) .usp projectname.usp (source code module for SIMPL+) .ir projectname.ir (user IR) .umc projectname.umc (user macro) .ush projectname.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Slot 1: C2I-RMC-IR1 The C2I-RMC-IR1 provides one IR output port for controlling devices via IR or one-way RS-232. (Depending on the control format, additional equipment such as IR emitters, splitters, receivers, and remote control transmitters may be required). To add an IR device, drag the device from the Crestron, Project, or User IR Database to the C2I-RMC-IR1 port.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Slot 3: C2I-RMC-COM2-232 - Port A and Port B The C2I-RMC-COM2-232 provides two COM ports (A and B) for controlling serial devices over RS-232. NOTE: Does not support RS-422 or RS-485. NOTE: COM B cannot be used to control a device when a PC is controlling the QM-RMCRX through the console on this serial port. NOTE: The [RESERVED] field is left blank. NOTE: C2N-NPA8 is not supported. Each COM port has a built-in two-way serial driver.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor In Program Manager, the C2Net-Device symbol contains no signals; to program a controlled Cresnet device, expand C2Net-Device in Program View. Then drag the device to Detail View. Slot 6: C2I-RX-VIDEO The built-in video output control module enables the QM-RMCRX to select video outputs, compensate for signal attenuation, and save and recall up to 100 skew presets for transmitting nodes.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX variations in the pair lengths. Delay skew is the difference in time (measured in nanoseconds) between the fastest and slowest pairs of a cable for a signal to travel from one end of the cable to the other. To correct delay skew, the inputs add delay to the faster pairs, allowing the video signals to be presented in synchronization. Valid analog values for <_Skew> inputs range from 0 (for no delay) to 15 (for 15 nanoseconds).
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor QM-RMCRX Audio Architecture The QM-RMCRX provides five mixer presets, where a mixer preset consists of the four mixing levels (program right, program left, QM Mic 1, and QM-Mic 2) for each of the three outputs. Mixing levels are adjustable from -80dB to 0dB; valid analog values range from –800d (-80dB) to 0d (0dB).
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Detail View of Audio Mixer All and inputs are level sensitive. Thus when is driven high, the current mixing levels will be saved in the indicated . Valid values for range from 1 to 10. When programming, pulse save/recall inputs. Similarly, when the input is driven high, the mixing levels stored in will be recalled and immediately propagated to the outputs.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor If goes high and is set to an invalid or 0 value (out of the 1 to 10 range) all mixing levels will be set to mute. This is the same as recalling a preset in which every mixing level is set to -800. In addition to the five mixer presets, the QM-RMCRX provides ten mic EQ presets for the Mic1 and Mic2 inputs, where a Mic EQ preset is the set of all eight values.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Detail View of General Audio Control Mutes all Mic audio for as long as the input is high. When the signal goes low, Mic is un-muted. Mutes all program audio for as long as the input is high. When the signal goes low, the program audio is un-muted. is adjustable from 0 to 40 ms in increments of 0.1 ms. is the number (1 to 192) of the input preset.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor The digital inputs cut off audio to the corresponding output channel for as long as the input is high. The feedback signals indicate the current status of each muting circuit. The analog inputs adjust the volume level for the corresponding output channel. Volume is adjusted after any mixing and EQ has been applied. The volume is adjustable from 0% to 100% (0 – 65535d).
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX Detail View of Graphic Equalization Module The QM-RMCRX provides 10 trim presets, where a trim preset is the set of all available (maximum of 10) values for the graphic EQ filters. The inputs adjust the gains of the graphic EQ filters. The gains are adjustable within a range of -12dB to +12dB. Valid analog values range from -120 (-12dB) to +120 (+12dB).
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor for each of the three outputs channels. These values are only settable using DMT software. When goes high and remains high, the current filter values stored in (as set in the DMT software) will be recalled and applied to the outputs. Valid values for range from 1 to 6.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX “Send Program” Window Uploading Web pages to the QM-RMCRX The QM-RMCRX provides a built-in Web server for Crestron e-Control applications. The QM-RMCRX allots 2.5 MB of memory for “user files” such as Web pages, mailbox, and the compiled SPZ program file. NOTE: The default HTTP/web host port is 80. The web port needs to “talk” to the Crestron port running with the program (CIP port 41794).
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor The options are to send an entire project, only files that have changed, or a single HTML file. With the “Transfer Entire Project” option, click OK when reminded to select a default page, and then browse to the appropriate VT Pro-e .web project folder. Select the file that was designated as the “first” page of the project. This will be the default Web page that is displayed whenever the IP address of the control system is accessed by a Web browser.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX NOTE: Signals on digital I/O port may not transfer to digital input port on QMRMCRX. Converting SIMPL+ Modules for 2-Series 1. Open the SIMPL+ module you want to convert. 2. Choose the 2-Series processor as the target by clicking the toolbar button, as shown in the following illustration. SIMPL+ Toolbar NOTE: Note that you can select both X and 2-Series as the targets, so that the module works for both types of control systems.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor “Module Header Information” Window After you convert each module in a program, you can convert the program as described previously: drag the QM-RMCRX onto the existing control system in System Views and click Yes to confirm the replacement. For further information about compile-time errors and detailed explanations about working with modules, refer to the SIMPL Windows online help file.
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX To upload the new .cuz to the control system: 1. Open Viewport and select File | Update Control System. 2. Browse to the .cuz file and click Open to start the transfer. 3. After the transfer is complete, the QM-RMCRX automatically reboots. To confirm the transfer, click Diagnostics | Check Operating System Version. The Viewport console should display the new .cuz version number.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and, as applicable, associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (the “Software”).
QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Crestron QM-RMCRX If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.
Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number, and return address. 2.
Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 www.crestron.com Operations Guide – DOC. 6236 02.04 Specifications subject to change without notice.
